CONGRESSMAN Dwight Evans (D-Phila.) held forth at at the Civil War Monument at Market Square in Germantown to condemn the extensively reported attacks on U.S. service members as “losers” and “suckers” by President Donald Trump. Joining Evans were, from L, State Rep. Steven Kinsey, SSgt.(Ret.) Army William Peoples, Master Gunnery Sgt. Joe Geeter, Willis H. […]
JUDGE Sierra Thomas Street, R, joined Philadelphia Sheriffs, Guardian Civic League, Local 57 Laborers and Omega Fraternity in a Hunting Park food giveaway to the needy. The weather cooperated in a satisfying day in a hard-hit area. Photo by Local 57 Facebook Send article as PDF
The Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention of the Council of the City of Philadelphia will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, August 11, 2020, at 9:30 AM, in a remote manner using Microsoft® Teams. This remote hearing may be viewed on Xfinity Channel 64, Fios Channel 40 or http://phlcouncil.com/watch‑city‑council/, to hear testimony on the following items: 170609 Resolution […]
BY MICHAEL A. CIBIK, ESQ. AMERICAN BANKRUPTCY BOARD CERTIFIED Question: What is Chapter 7 bankruptcy? Answer: Chapter 7 bankruptcy is commonly known as liquidation bankruptcy. This type of bankruptcy is best for those who simply cannot repay their debts. When filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the court places a stay on your debts, stopping creditors from […]
The Philadelphia Police 8th District and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation came on site to Pennypark Park to discuss its ongoing issues. Volunteers from State Sen. Tina Tartaglione’s (D-Kensington)office, State Rep. Joe Hohenstein’s (D-Northheast) office, Upper Holmesburg Civic Association, Holmesburg Civic Association, Holme Circle Civic Association and other neighbors helped Councilmember Bobby Henon’s (6th District) large […]
A gold American Legion Challenge Coin was awarded to Joe Wajtusik, center, in honor of his late father Stanley A Wajtusik, a hero of the Battle of the Bulge in World War II. Wajtusik was knighted by the King of Luxembourg for bravery under heavy enemy fire, and became known as knighted “Sir Stanley.” The […]
REACTING to an upsurge in gun violence in parts of his Philadelphia district, Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson collaborate with civic groups in leading a march around Point Breeze in South Philadelphia this month. It was the first of a series of public actions by the councilmember to combat rising crime. Photo by Wendell Douglas Send […]
DEMOCRATS having a great time at the Upper Dublin picnic with Congressman Brendan Boyle, C, are D. Bruce Hanes, Esq., Montgomery County Register of Wills, and Common Pleas Court candidate Dan Clifford. Photo courtesy of D. Bruce Hanes’ FB page Send article as PDF
The Legislative Oversight Committee of the Council of the City of Philadelphia will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at 1:00 PM, in a remote manner using Microsoft® Teams. This remote hearing may be viewed on Xfinity Channel 64, Fios Channel 40 or http://phlcouncil.com/watch‑city‑council/, to hear testimony on the following items: 200376 Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia […]
The reason why recycling is so important is that it prevents pollution, reduces the need to harvest new raw materials, saves energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, saves money, reduces the amount of waste that ends up in landfills, and allows products to be used to their fullest extent. Recycling is good for the environment; in a sense, we are using old and […]
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